5 Questions
What was the main aim of LaPiere's study?
To demonstrate the correspondence between questionnaire-based measurement of attitudes and observed attitudes
What did LaPiere conclude about the relationship between behavior and attitude?
There is a poor relationship between behavior and attitude
What did LaPiere's study reveal about the acceptance of Chinese guests in establishments?
Over 90% said they would NOT accept Chinese guests
What was the criticism of LaPiere's study?
Demonstration of limitations of questionnaire assessment
What was the significance of the timing of LaPiere's trip with the Chinese couple?
It was during a time of strong anti-Asian feelings in the US
Test your knowledge of social cognition and the attitude-behavior relationship with this quiz. Explore whether attitudes can predict behavior, how behavior can change attitudes, and methods for changing attitudes. Learn about LaPiere's (1934) study and its aim to demonstrate the correspondence between questionnaire-based attitudes and observed attitudes.
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